Obituary of Eppie Lederer

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Eppie Lederer

Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer (born July 4, 1918 in Sioux City, Iowa) was a journalist and writer who was best known for writing the "Ask Ann Landers" advice column in 1955. Her column ran for 47 years. Eppie died on June 22, 2002 and her death was because of multiple myeloma. She died at age 83 just two weeks before her 84th birthday.

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Eppie Lederer Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lederer, Eppie
    • Common Name: Eppie Lederer
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa, United States
    • Birth Date: July 04, 1918
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ann Landers
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1 to $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Eppie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Esther Pauline Lederer
    • Father: Abraham B. Friedman
    • Mother: Rebecca Rushall
    • Sister(s):
      • Pauline Philips (twin, 1918-2013)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jules Lederer (married 1939-divorced 1975
    • Daughter(s):
      • Margo Howard (née Lederer; born March 15, 1940)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 22 2002 at age 83
  • Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (multiple myeloma)

Category Tags:

JournalistWriter American Born on July 4th Born in 1918 Born in Iowa Died in 2002 Died at age 83 Died from Cancer

Eppie's Notable Roles:

  • Ask Ann Landers

Quotable Quotes:

"Eppie Lederer lived a life filled with passion, grace, and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. (V)"

Is Ms. Eppie Lederer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-20 00:43:02
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